The Great British Bake Off: Alison Hammond replaces Matt Lucas as co-host

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By Ian YoungsEntertainment reporter

Alison Hammond has signed on to replace Matt Lucas as co-host of The Great British Bake Off.

This Morning presenter will join Noel Fielding on the next series of the Channel 4 baking show.

She posted a video on social media featuring miniature models of herself, Fielding, and judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith all made out of the icing.

In the video, she said she was " absolutely thrilled" and "so excited".

She wrote, "It's official!! It happens. The Great British Bake Off! Let's go - the cake that is. So excited."

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It's official!! It's happening The Great British Bake off! Let's have it - The cake that is